Widowed Person's Association of California is hosting a banquet at 11 a.m. Jan. 18 at UJ'S Restaurant, 7628 Pacific Ave. in Stockton. Cost is $18.00, and includes a meal and entertainment. RSVPs appreciated.

Information: (209) 478-1903.

Community Hospice offers a volunteer training class. Hospice volunteers serve in many ways, such as visiting with patients, facilitating grief groups or working at the Hope Chest Thrift stores. The two-session training class is open to the public; pre-registration is required.

The training materials fee is $20. Scholarships are available upon request.

Information: (209) 578-6376 or hospiceheart.org/volunteers.

Towne House Restaurant at Wine and Roses, 2505 W. Turner Road in Lodi, is offering a raw-foods cooking class at 11 a.m. Jan. 11. An organic skincare facial demonstration will also be featured during the event. Register now, as space is limited. Cost is $90.